This week, I sat down with my friend Jenn, a teacher who has helped create a thrift store and a period program for students. The Red Dot Program helps people have access to all types of period products and clothing without having to go to the nurse or make a big announcement. 

Key Takeaways:

 

[2:56] What the Red Dot Program is and Jenn’s first period 

[7:22] Periods are not taken as seriously as other health issues 

[8:54] What products are in the lockers as well as clothing 

[13:06] The pushback the program has experienced and giving education

[21:05] Jenn’s support and struggles with a period at a young age 

[25:26] Period underwear is too expensive 

[27:23] Homeless students dealing with their period 

[29:00] How to give items and donate 

[32:27] How the programs been perceived 

Resources: 

 

• Crimson Closet 

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